Roy Gilbert Harrell Jr. — Edited
May 19, 1931 - August 15, 2022

oy Gilbert Harrell Jr.

Roy Gilbert Harrell Jr., age 91, passed away on Monday, August 15, 2022.

He was born in Fieldale, Va., on May 19, 1931, to Gilbert Harrell Sr. and Bessie Wheeler Harrell.

He was preceded by his loving wife, Ann Mays Harrell.

In addition, he was preceded by his sisters, Virginia Jarrett, Inis Coleman, Ilene Plybon, Louise James, and Faye Curry, and his brothers, Graham Harrell, Garland Harrell, David Harrell, and William "Billy" Harrell.

Mr. Harrell served in the U.S. Navy from 1951 to 1955, during that time he was in combat in Korea and had two World Cruises in 1952 and 1954.

Left to cherish his memories are his daughter, Pamela Dean Harrell; honorary son and daughter, Doug and Melonie Payne; and special nephews, T. Dodd Mays and William S. Mays.

A memorial service will be held at Roselawn Cemetery on Tuesday, September 6, 2022, at 11 a.m., with Pastor Dodd Mays officiating. The family will receive friends one-half hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Starling Avenue Baptist Church, 932 Starling Avenue, Martinsville, VA 24112, for future projects or for Buildings and Grounds at the church.

Source Citation: Published by Martinsville Bulletin on September 4, 2022